Papillion Puppy Information

"Papillon" is French for butterfly, and looking at a papillon's ears it's not difficult to see why they are given this name.

Breed Classification

Papillons are toy breeds and were bred for companionship. Because they are small dogs, their litters generally consist of one to four puppies.

Color

When puppies are born, it can be difficult to tell what color they will be. Tri-colored papillons may look black and white when they are born, and reds will become lighter as the puppy ages.

Ears

Papillon puppies are born with their ears droopy. They will generally perk up around week 6.

Coat

Papillons have a silky coat that requires brushing about once per week. The ear fringe is especially delicate and generally takes 1.5 to 2 years to grow out.

Growth

Puppies will reach their full height by 6 months of age, though they can take up to 2.5 years to fully mature.

References

• Pixie Dust Papillons